COVID-19 / coronavirus Recent Updates – UCHealth Today

This post was updated on December 4th, 2023 at 01:33 PM

COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates continue to change in our state. Here is the most recent information by county according to theCDC.

If you are sick, or are coughing or sneezing and need to visit a hospital or your doctors office, please wear a mask. People may also want to consider wearing a mask in the community, especially if they have a weakened immune system or are over 60 years old.

Please call the clinic or schedule a video appointment if any of these apply to you:

Use this free tool from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDCs COVID-19 Symptom Checker

Scientists continue to identify new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. This is not uncommon as respiratory viruses can change often. Studies have shown that vaccines remain effective against variants.

The best way to protect yourself and others from new versions of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated, continue wearing a mask, social distancing and wash your hands often.

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At-home COVID-19 tests, also known as rapid antigen tests, are convenient and accessible, and now, U.S. households can once again order four free tests. But be careful. The test results can be wrong. Learn when and how to use the tests.

Everyone in the U.S. except young babies can get the new 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine this fall, and most private insurance plans along with Medicaid and Medicare will cover the vaccine atno cost to patients.

The study is part of the RECOVER initiative, research that aims to understand and address the lingering effects of COVID-19 infections.

The studies, which are part of the RECOVER initiative, target a host of symptoms that are most troubling for patients enduring long-term health effects after COVID-19.

COVID-19 can exacerbate underlying heart conditions, but long COVID symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath also affect young, previously healthy people.

Powerfully aromatic and flavorful foods like ginger, peppermint and peanut butter can help you get your sense of smell and taste back. So can strongly-scented essential oil.

Theres no proven cure or treatment for COVID-19. Some drugs may help; chloroquine, the antimalarial medication, may or may not.

Zinc is no coronavirus magic bullet, but it could help. Studies have shown zinc lozenges to be effective in shortening the misery phase of the common cold.

The CDC is updating information about COVID-19 on its website.

Patients who have general questions can call the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at CO-Help at 303.389.1967or 1.877.462.2911 or email [emailprotected]. Answers are available in English and Spanish (Espaol), Mandarin and more.

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